OTTOBRE design® collection for Autumn/Winter 2011

Copyright © STUDIO TUUMAT OY Rovaniemi, FINLAND, August 2011

Please read the following general instructions before starting your project.

How to choose the correct size

Adults’ sizes are chosen either ac-cording to the bust/chest measure-ment (e.g. blouses, jackets, coats) or the hip measurement (pants, skirts). Take the measurements on top of thin underwear and compare them with the size chart. You will find detailed instructions for taking measurements on the next page.

How to find the pattern pieces on the pattern sheet

An overview of numbered, small-scale pattern pieces and a list of pat-tern pieces can be found next to the sewing instructions for each design. The appropriate pattern sheet is al-so stated. On the bottom edge of the pattern sheet, find the number with the correct color for the desired pat-tern piece and move your finger up-ward on the sheet until you locate the same number.

Trace the pattern on tissue paper, in-cluding all the necessary markings (e.g. grainlines, notches, pocket place-ments). The markings are also visi-

ble on the small-scale patterns next to the instructions. Make all adjust-ments to the pattern before cutting out the garment pieces.

Patterns

The patterns include hem allow-ances, button extensions and fac-ings. When cutting out the gar-ment pieces, add seam allowances of approx. 1 cm (depending on the fab-ric) to each edge of the pattern.

For reasons of clarity, some of the pattern markings (e.g. positions for Velcro tapes and buttons) have on-ly been printed on the smallest-size pattern of the design. Copy these on

the pattern size of your choice in the corresponding places, measuring the distance from the pattern edge. Large pattern pieces are printed on the pattern sheet in two parts. Com-bine parts A and B before cutting out the fabric.

Cutting

Lay out the pattern pieces on a dou-ble layer of fabric observing the grain-lines and foldlines. Draw the seam al-lowances on the fabric with tailor’s chalk.

If you only need to cut a piece out once, observe the pattern markings and cut either on a fold (e.g. back, col-

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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